Episode 231 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions.
Key questions answered in today’s show:
1. I beg to differ with you in reference to the Spirit of God speaking to us personally. The Lord deals with me like this all the time. The more intimate we are with God the more we will hear his voice.
2. If God already knows everything we need, why pray?
3. Jesus said that it would be better for him to leave so that the Holy Spirit would come. From your understanding, how is this better?
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If Christ Wasn’t Born on December 25th, why do Christians Still Celebrate that day?
Episode 342 | Dr. Michael Horton and Adriel Sanchez answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. If Christ wasn’t born on December 25, why do Christians celebrate Christmas? Jesus never told us to celebrate Christmas. Since these are things that are lies, are Christians promoting lies? 2. I know Christmas is extremely commercialized and focuses more on getting gifts over the birth of Christ. My husband and I are very intentional about keeping Christ in Christmas when we celebrate with our kids. But I’m just wondering, am I sending mixed signals if I take my kids to see Santa? 3. What does it mean in 2 Corinthians when it says, “we used to regard Christ according to the flesh”? Is it saying that we shouldn’t be thinking about the human nature of Jesus after his resurrection? 4. How does the Gospel apply to someone who has been a victim of domestic violence? 5. How do we deal with sinful immaturity in the Church?
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If I was the Only Person on Earth, Would Christ Still Have Died for Me?
Episode 425 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. If I don’t produce enough fruit or love people enough does that mean I won’t be saved? I really do want to love others though. I know the mark of a true Christian is love but I don’t feel like I have enough of it. 2. Jesus spoke about if you don’t do]the law better than the Pharisees you will not enter the kingdom of heaven. Did this pass away with the Old Covenant? Or do we still need to work to understand the law so that we can be saved? 3. How do I develop a love for reading my Bible? 4. Does God hear the prayers of non-believers? 5. Would Jesus have died for me if I was the only person on earth? Resources Devoted to God: Blueprints for Sanctification by Sinclair B. Ferguson Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
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What Are the Most Important Elements of a Godly Marriage?
Episode 490 | Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions. Show Notes CoreChristianity.com Key questions answered in today’s show: 1. I’m not married yet, and sometimes I wonder if it is worth all the trouble. My parents went through a really difficult divorce, and I keep hearing similar stories from my friends. My boyfriend wants us to move in together, and sometimes it seems like the idea of marriage is just a stressful burden on our relationship, especially when we’re already committed to each other. Marriage wouldn’t change any of that, so why do it? 2. I would like to get married, but I’m having an identity crisis of who I am and who I want my spouse to be. I know I should prioritize my faith and his faith, but I identify with being Ukrainian-American very much. Do you have any advice for me as to what I can do to convince myself that finding a Godly man, no matter what nationality, is the most important thing? 3. A word from Pastor Adriel and Bill on Divorce and Remarrige. 4. How can my fiance and I prepare ourselves for a godly marriage? Resources Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis 7 Things You Need to Know About Marriage and Sex by Adriel Sanchez The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy Keller Request our latest special offers here or call 1-833-THE-CORE (833-843-2673) to request them by phone.
